"I am not even angry, I just feel sorry for their parents. I think whoever did this should be made to knock on every door down here and apologise."

Steven Thomas, aged 32, an NHS communications manager of Southbank Road, agreed, saying: "If they get community service they should be made to do it round here.

"They should be made to do something for this community."

Disabled Tammy Smith, aged 34, of Barker Butts Lane, said: "I've had wing mirrors pulled off before. In a funny way I'm relieved that this happened to others because at least I know it's not personal."

Neighbour Gordon Kimberley, aged 72, said: "I've lived here 50 years and this is the first trouble we've had.

"It's just mindless vandalism. They have got no respect."

Police have confirmed that a 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with criminal damage.

Witnesses or anyone with any information are asked to contact police on 0845 113 5000.